Camera Mounting; Position And Cable Routing; Initial Alignment - Dakota Digital CAM-1000 Manual

Camera Mounting

Position and Cable routing

The CAM-1000 can be mounted several ways on the vehicle. Here are just a few examples:
Note: The CAM-1000 does not have user adjustments for left/right alignment, so locating the camera as close
as possible in the center of the vehicle will provide the best result
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Face surface of the trunk lid or rear of the vehicle (image 1): Use the provided adhesive tape on the CAM-1000
bracket.
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Bottom side of the trunk lid (image 2): Use the adhesive tape, and if a more secure attachment is required, drill
small holes and secure with sheet metal screws (screws not included).
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Above the license plate (using the optional
Note: When mounting the CAM-1000, make sure that the arrow on the camera is facing up. This will
guarantee the image on the GRAFIX display will be orientated correctly.
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Once camera is mounted, if possible route the Camera Assembly cable through a grommet along with an existing
wire harness. If there is not a harness/hole available, route the cable through the weather strip or drill a hole in
the desired location.
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Connect the 'Camera Assembly' cable to the 'PWR In/Video Output Cable', and then also connect the 'PWR
In/Video Output Cable' to the 'Video Extension Cable'
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Route the 'Video Extension Cable' to the front of the vehicle, and connect the yellow RCA connector to the rear of
the GRAFIX Instrument Cluster.
Note: If drilling in the vehicle panel(s) to route cables, be sure to clean up any burrs on the surface and
use a grommet (not included) in the hole and/or tape the wires properly so no future damage occurs.

Initial Alignment

With the CAM-1000 securely mounted in place, adjust the camera by moving as shown in Images 3 and 4 below. At this time adjust
so the lens faces outward. The final adjustments will come once the wiring is completed and the video image is on the GRAFIX
Instrument Cluster display.
At this time the CAM-1000 is mounted, cables and connections are in place, and the Control Box should be configured for
the selected trigger.
With the park brake on, turn on the ignition (do not start engine), and place the vehicle in reverse. The GRAFIX should
now display the video from the CAM-1000 camera. If no video is present or video does not look correct, refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide below.
CAM-LPB license plate mounting bracket)
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